Federal Disaster Declaration Approved for Hardeman and Fayette Counties After April Storms
Hardeman County has been named in the Major Disaster Declaration making FEMA Individual Assistance and Public Assistance available after being impacted by the severe weather and tornadoes that occurred over April 2-6, 2025. The approval comes from President Trump after a request from Governor Bill Lee for Hardeman and several other counties, which were impacted in April.
“State and local officials continue to provide critical support to Middle and West Tennesseans who face a long road to recovery,” said Governor Lee. “As the rebuilding process continues, I thank President Trump and our federal partners for granting resources to further our severe weather response and recovery.”
Along with Hardeman, the Tennessee counties named in the Major Disaster Declaration to receive FEMA Individual Assistance include Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Dyer, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, and Wilson Counties. The Tennessee counties that are approved to receive FEMA Public Assistance include Cheatham, Davidson, Decatur, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Grundy, Hardin, Haywood, Henry, Hickman, Lauderdale, Madison, McNairy, Obion, Perry, Stewart, and Tipton.
“I am so pleased that after multiple appeals from my office and many others, President Trump agreed to declare the federal disaster. Our friends in Grand Junction, Selmer, and elsewhere were in desperate need of this assistance and had waited long enough,” said Senator Page Walley.
Individuals may apply for FEMA Individual Assistance online or by calling (800) 621-3362 between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. CST. and apply for FEMA Public Assistance online. Resources and updates for survivors can be found on the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency website.
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